Brazil visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malians visiting Brazil

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Brazilian Visa.

  • Completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • An original Malian passport that is valid for at least 6 months from intended entry to Brazil. The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
  • One-colored passport-size 3 x 4 cm, taken on a white background.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Proof of financial sustenance.
  • Documentation showing status in Mali either as a student, employee or business owner.
  • Minors are required to present their original birth certificate and a signed letter of consent from their parents.
  • Yellow Fever international vaccination card.
  • Documentation detailing the purpose and duration of your stay in Brazil.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • Valid Malian National ID Card.
  • Non-Malians are to present a valid resident permit.
  • You are not required to be physically present at the embassy but you have to contact the embassy before sending the necessary documents.

Brazil Visa for Malians

Facts about Brazil

On your arrival in Brazil, you can immediately feel what you have been hearing about Brazilians and their love for soccer, but tourism in Brazil is much more than that. The most popular tourist areas in Brazil are natural areas which offer a combination of leisure and recreation. The Amazon Rainforest is the most visited natural wonder in the whole of Brazil. It holds more than half of the world’s remaining rainforest. The Rainforest houses about 2.5 million insect species, over 40,000 plant species, 2200 fish species and more than 2,000 types of birds and mammals. Other Atlantic Forest, Campos Gerais, Pantanal, and waterfalls. There is a plethora of beaches that tourists can visit to cool-off and a number of festivals to keep their feet and body moving all through their stay. Brazil is also known to be a popular destination to engage in business activities. The country has one of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Christ the Redeemer statue.
 
Brazil is the main destination in South America and second in Latin America. In 2015, the number of tourist visit exceeded 6 million and this contributed to about $5.8 billion to the economy, continuing a recovery trend from the 2008-2009 economic crisis. An all-time high of 5.4 million visitors and $6.8 billion were attained in 2011.
  
Citizens of Armenia, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom can stay in the country for up to 90 days without a visa. Venezuelans can also visit the country for 60 days without a visa.

Types of Brazil Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 working days 90 days
Business visa 5 working days 90 days
Work visa 15 days 1 year
Student visa 15 days Duration of course

General Requirements for Brazil Visa

  • Completely filled and signed visa application form.
  • An original Malian passport that is valid for at least 6 months from intended entry to Brazil. The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
  • One-colored passport-size 3 x 4 cm, taken on a white background.
  • Return or onward ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Proof of financial sustenance.
  • Documentation showing status in Mali either as a student, employee or business owner.
  • Minors are required to present their original birth certificate and a signed letter of consent from their parents.
  • Yellow Fever international vaccination card.
  • Documentation detailing the purpose and duration of your stay in Brazil.
  • Proof of payment of consular fees.
  • Valid Malian National ID Card.
  • Non-Malians are to present a valid resident permit.
  • You are not required to be physically present at the embassy but you have to contact the embassy before sending the necessary documents.
Brazil Tourist visa Brazil Business visa Brazil Work visa Brazil Student visa

Brazil Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa is for travelers from Mali visiting Brazil for a host of reasons including cultural, recreational, family visits, attending conferences, volunteer work, research, study, and teaching.
  • For this visa, you are required to prove that you can cater for your stay in Brazil by providing your bank statement as recent as the last 3 months.
  • You are also required to provide a letter of no objection from your employer in Mali or your school if you are a student.
  • Proof of accommodation which could be a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host in Brazil is needed.
  • This letter must contain the purpose, duration as well as the full contact detail of your Brazillian host. The invitation letter is to be signed and notarized in Brazil while the original document is sent to the embassy in Mali for the visa application.
  • You are not allowed to receive payment from Brazilian sources for any activity during your stay, except for compensation for travel and living expenses as well as competition prizes.
  • The tourist visa is a multiple entry visa that is valid for up to one year.
  • If you intend to stay longer than 90 days in Brazil, you will have to request an extension at the Federal Police Department in Brazil within the first 30 days of your arrival in the country.
  • You cannot stay in Brazil for more than 180 days per one year.
  • This visa costs $80 and is usually processed in 5 working days.

Brazil Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for Malians travelling to Brazil with the intention to carry out business and related activities.
  • This visa allows you travel to Brazil for meetings, events, reporting, filming, surveying, signing contracts, audits and consulting.
  • You cannot receive payments or any sort of financial compensation for any activity you carry out while in the country.
  • A notarized letter from your employer stating your position in the company as well as awareness of the trip is required.
  • You are also required to present a letter from the inviting company in Brazil stating your qualifications, the nature of the business, dates of arrival and departure, any financial responsibility and asserting responsibility for your departure when due.
  • Both letters must be written on both company's letterhead, signed by a senior manager introducing you and specifying your position in the company.
  • The invitation letter is to be signed and notarized in Brazil while the original document is sent for the visa application.
  • If you intend to stay longer than 90 days in Brazil, you will have to request an extension at the Federal Police Department in Brazil within the first 30 days of your arrival in the country.
  • You cannot stay in Brazil for more than 180 days per one year.
  • This visa costs $80 and is usually processed in 5 working days.

Brazil Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Brazilian work visa is for travelers who have been employed by a company in Brazil or those travelling to Brazil to render a service.
  • You must have been offered a job opportunity in Brazil to apply for this visa.
  • Relevant documents supporting your employment in Brazil is required for this visa type. This could be a signed employment contract.
  • Original birth certificate accompanied by an apostille (authenticating seal) is needed for this application. 
  • You are required to provide a police report of good conduct from your place of residence in Mali. This report should cover a period of the most recent 12 months.
  • Proof of financial sustenance showing that you can cater for your stay in Brazil is also important. This could be a bank statement from the past 3 months or financial reports from the sponsoring company in Brazil. 
  • The Brazilian company employing you is required to apply for a work permit on your behalf through the Brazilian Ministry of Labor for analysis. It takes about 30-90 days to obtain a work permit approval. 
  • The Brazilian company is also required to apply for a temporary resident permit on your behalf before the processing of this visa.
  • This visa costs $100 and allows a stay of more than 90 days up to a year.
  • If you intend to stay longer than your visa allows, you will have to request an extension at the Federal Police Department in Brazil within the first 30 days of your arrival in the country.

Brazil Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • With the student visa, Malians can visit Brazil to attend a learning institution for a full-time course.
  • You must have been offered admission into a Brazilian school before you can apply for this visa.
  • You are required to provide a letter of acceptance from the academic institution that you have been accepted to study. The letter should outline the nature of the study being undertaken in Brazil.
  • Holders of this visa can take up paid employment as long as it does not affect their studies.
  • Applicants are expected to provide proof of financial support that covers the duration of their stay.
  • If on scholarship, you are to show evidence attesting to it and what the scholarship covers.
  • The proof of payment of tuition fees is important.
  • For internship purposes, documentation detailing the term of commitment between the trainee, the granting part of the internship and the educational institution where you are enrolled is necessary. 
  • The aforementioned document should attest to compatibility between your area of knowledge and the activities you will be carrying out in the internship.
  • Applicants are required to submit transcripts and results from previous learning institutions for this visa application.
  • Valid health insurance that covers your study duration is required.
  • If your study program is less than 90 days, you should be applying for a tourist visa, not a student visa.
  • A valid police certificate from your place of residency in Mali, issued within the last three months, certifying the absence of criminal records should be provided.
  • You will need to register for a temporary residence permit at the Federal Police in Brazil.
  • A receipt that shows payment of visa application fee has been made should be submitted.
  • This visa costs $100 and is usually processed in about 15 days.

Brazil Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

80.00 (USD)

Business visa

80.00 (USD)

Work visa

100.00 (USD)

Student visa

100.00 (USD)

Brazil Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mali

Location

Address

Bamako

5, Vilhena Street, Bamako, Mali.

brazilembassybamako@itamarati.gov.br

(+223) 54 58 56

Frequently Asked Questions

What language is spoken in Brazil?
The official language of Brazil is Portuguese and it is spoken by the entire populace. English is not widely spoken but you can find people speaking the English language in major tourist locations. It might be difficult however to expect commuters to understand so it is advised that you have your address written on a paper. Due to Spanish having some similarities with Portuguese, you can get by with basic knowledge of Spanish.
What is the accepted currency in Brazil?
The only accepted currency is the Real abbreviated BRL or just R$. It is illegal to trade in any currency other than Real in Brazil, although some places in big cities and bordering towns accept foreign money and many exchange offices operate in shady areas.
What great locations can I see while in Brazil?
Brazil offers a wide array of natural wonders and beautiful architecture. You can see the Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Forest, Campos Gerais, Pantanal, Iguaçu Falls, Colonial architecture and some of Oscar Niemeyer's works in Natal and São Paulo.
How is the safety level in Brazil?
Brazil has a high crime rate except for the southern region. Common crimes in Brazil include pickpocketing, carjackings, burglaries, and armed robberies. Travelers are advised to stay vigilant and be aware of their surroundings. For safety reasons, it is advisable to avoid visiting Favela as it is extremely dangerous and gangs use them for their criminal operations due to the neighborhood being neglected by the government. For calls to police 190, ambulance, 192, and fire department 193. There are hardly English-speaking operators so you might face extreme issues if you are not fluent in Portuguese.